Dr Karina Harilal

Dr. Karina Harilal was born in the beautiful islands of Fiji and later grew up in the vibrant city of Melbourne. In 2015, she made the significant move to Ballarat with her family and completed her final two years at Ballarat High School, where she developed a strong educational foundation. Following her high school journey, she pursued her studies and obtained her Bachelor of Health Sciences in Dentistry and her Master of Dentistry from La Trobe University in Bendigo, achieving the necessary qualifications to excel in her field. Dr. Karina understands that a myriad of patients often experience anxiety in a dental environment, and she strives to ensure that all her patients feel thoroughly comfortable and at ease while sitting in the dental chair. Her passion lies not only in enhancing her patients’ confidence in their smiles but also in optimizing their overall oral health. She is committed to providing an exceptional level of service while focusing on alleviating any anxiety through her calm and gentle approach. Dr. Karina enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, with special interests that include preventative and restorative dentistry, where she can make a real difference in her patients' lives. In her spare time, she takes pleasure in traveling to explore different cultures and cuisines—each experience enriching her perspective. Dr. Karina also loves going out for long walks to enjoy the outdoors, experimenting with new recipes in her kitchen (all while hoping that they turn out delicious and edible!), and cherishing quality moments spent with her friends and family.